Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues, now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play ball professionally.

 

We're proud to begin introducing the talented artists bringing August Wilson's powerful story Fences to life. These performers step into a world rich with love, conflict, legacy, resilience and hope- one that still speaks loudly today. More than a play, it's a conversation. Be a part of it.